Pharmacy Technician - Full-Time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Director of Pharmacy’s supervision, the Pharmacy Technician will fill routine orders for unit doses, prepare pre-packaged pharmaceuticals per demand, and demonstrate proficiency in delivering care to the assigned age-specific patient population.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates the ability to work with the Administration team and nursing staff effectively.
• Review and provide cost analysis for medications on pre-admission evaluations.
• Ensures medications are available upon admission.
• Follows procedures to order medications via the wholesaler/vendor to include, but not limited to: Ordering on-contract / least expensive; reconcile and sign invoice upon receipt.
• Reads and interprets physician orders.
• Manipulates pharmaceuticals in preparation for dispensing.
• Exhibits appropriate equipment usage necessary for compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing drugs.
• Maintains Pyxis according to best practice to include, but not limited to: stocking appropriate quantities, checking expiration dates; rotating stock; loading medications; establishing par levels; checking return bin; resolving discrepancies.
• Processes orders, prepares, monitors the use and administration of medication therapies in the hospital as required by applicable laws and regulations, and accepted standards of practice.
• Maintains a clean, organized pharmacy at all times.
• Counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by a pharmacist to fill recurring orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals. 
• Assists pharmacist as directed, including filling orders, preparing labels, and computer-related work.
• Assists with IV preparation and delivery. Follows USP 797 / best practice guidelines.
• Logs controlled drugs delivered to the pharmacy, put away, and rotated stock as needed. Completes / signs DEA 222 form upon receipt.  Completes/signs all Pyxis reports to include, but not limited to: discrepancies; delivery, return, and refill.
• Prepares and makes deliveries to patient units and ancillary departments.
• Checks for bulk items in blue-bin or refrigerator for a refill.
• Removes medications from patient blue bins/refrigerator upon patient discharge.
• Reconciles IVs and medications not administered before printing IV batch.
• Reconciles any medications not given via Refill list.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required to include, but not limited to: temperature logs in Pharmacy and Nursing stations; IV hood cleaning; controlled substance use; discrepancy reports.
• Presents ideas to improve services and efficiencies.
• Prints and distributes daily Pyxis / Ascend reports to appropriate departments/individuals.
• Updates drug database from invoices.
• Performs monthly medication area inspections.
• Processes recall notices.
• Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the pharmacy.
• Communicates and collaborates with other clinical service departments to achieve cohesion and effectiveness.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings to ensure appropriate information is reported and communicated.
• Communicates operational concerns and needs to the Director of Pharmacy when necessary.
• Ensures there are no “unknown” drug descriptions in Pyxis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements

Experience

• Prefer one year of hospital experience.
• IV Certified

Education Required

• High School or equivalent.

Additional Information

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Certification must be registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
• Pharmacy Technician Trainees must be registered with the TSBP and pass the PTCB exam within 90 days of hire.
• IV Certification.